You must meet
the following requirements for eligibility of employment
and to qualify for licensure as a peace officer or county
jailer in the State of Texas.

Must be a citizen of the United States
of America

Must be twenty-one (21) years of
age or older

Must have a valid driver's license

Must have earned a high school diploma
or GED

Must never have been convicted, plead
guilty (nolo contendere), nor have been on a court-ordered
community service/probation or deferred adjudication
for a Class A misdemeanor or a felony.

During the last ten (10) years, must
not have been convicted, plead guilty (nolo contendere),
been on community service/probation or deferred adjudication
for a Class B misdemeanor in this state, other state,
or while serving in the United States military.

Must have never had a military court
martial that resulted in a dishonorable or bad conduct
discharge.